Info about Standable: Full Body Estimation:

Official game description:
_Standable Full Body Estimation_ is a method of estimating points of your body that are not currently tracked by 3-point tracking solutions or other FBT tracking devices. Using the continuous positional data from any VR headset / HMD, Standable FBE can emulate the general movement of an 11-point tracking solution.
Key Features
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*   **Quick Calibration:** Spend less time setting up and more time immersed in VR.
*   **Advanced Tracking:** Estimates 8 additional points to mimic a full 11-point tracking system.
*   **Natural Leg Movement:** Seamlessly integrates with 3-point tracking (or more with mixed tracking!) for fluid body motion.
*   **Versatile Poses:** Lay down in any direction (stomach, back, sides) and transition smoothly between standing and laying positions.
*   **Enhanced Elbow Estimation:** Improved elbow angles for natural arm movements.
*   **SteamVR Compatibility:** Works with any SteamVR app supporting full body tracking.
Slick User Interface
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Personalize your Standable experience with a fresh and intuitive UI.
*   **Pose Adjustment Sliders:** Fine-tune your sit/lay poses.
*   **Hip Movement Control:** Adjustable hip sway and counterbalance.
*   **Dynamic Tracker Management:** Enable/disable trackers on the fly.
Advanced Estimation Options
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*   **Seat Estimation:** Automatically blend into a seated pose on various surfaces.
*   **Advanced Chest Estimation:** Dynamic chest movement based on hand proximity.
Mixed Tracking
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Combine Standable with real FBT devices for the best of both worlds.
*   **Fill in the Gaps:** Use Standable to fill in tracking gaps where hardware trackers are absent.
*   **Fallback Triggers:** Smoothly transition between FBT and Standable when trackers get occluded or run out of battery.
*   **Tracker Data Smoothing:** Basic interpolation for smooth tracking (more advanced methods coming soon).
Quick Consistent Calibration
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*   **Alignment Options:** Align Standable skeleton to your avatar for consistent calibration.
*   **Pencil Pose:** Quick calibration for mixed tracking setups.
*   **Smart Offsets:** Ensure consistent mixed tracking calibration.
**Join the Community**
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Release date: May 8, 2023

Categories: Virtual Reality, Simulation, Utility, Customization, Movement Mechanics, Compatibility, Accessibility Features

Feature scans:
- Steam Deck: score 90; verdict: Broken; summary: The application faces significant issues related to Linux compatibility and stability. Users have reported that the app does not work on Linux, which is a major drawback for Linux users. Additionally, there are reports of frequent crashes, indicating stability problems that need to be addressed.

- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $15.00 - $25.00
  - Reasoning: The evidence shows that users consistently mention the product being worth around $20. Several reviews highlight that the product provides good value for its price, especially compared to more expensive alternatives. The general sentiment is that $20 is a fair and reasonable price for the immersion and functionality it offers.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: N/A
  - Story completion: N/A
  - Session length: 2.0h
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The evidence provides several direct mentions of playtime. One user mentions using the app for many more hours than shown on their profile, and another user explicitly states their playtime as 666.6 hours. Additionally, there are mentions of over 1000 hours and about 1285 hours of usage. These quotes help to establish a range for typical playtime metrics.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: The game/plugin has a steep initial learning curve and requires users to follow tutorials closely, but it becomes more enjoyable once the setup and learning phase is completed.
  - Stance: Clicks after
  - Anchor: Successfully setting up and understanding the movement mechanics
  - Time to anchor: 0h 30m
  - Friction: Unclear instructions; Complex setup process; Learning curve for body movements
  - Unlock drivers: Following tutorials; Getting accustomed to specific body movements
  - Conditions: Watching tutorials; Using specific body poses
- Player Archetypes:
  - Budget Immersion Seeker (sale)
    - Motivation: Enhanced immersion without the high cost of FBT.
    - Playstyle: Casual VR users who spend most of their time standing and want to improve their VR experience on a budget.
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: sale
    - Labels: VRChat users; casual VR users
    - Reference games: VRChat
  - VR Enthusiast (buy)
    - Motivation: Enhancing their VR setup with advanced and complementary software.
    - Playstyle: Technically inclined users who are interested in optimizing their VR experience with additional tools and settings.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: VR enthusiasts; tech-savvy users
    - Reference games: VRChat
  - FBT User (no buy)
    - Motivation: Seamless integration with existing FBT setups.
    - Playstyle: Players who demand high compatibility and performance with their current tracking systems.
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: no buy
    - Labels: FBT users; advanced VR users
    - Reference games: VRChat


Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Good for standing and sitting (weight 0.27): The software is effective for both standing and sitting positions, providing good body posture estimation. It allows for natural movements and poses.
- Natural and fluid movements (weight 0.26): The software makes movements feel more fluid and natural, improving the overall VR experience. It smooths out movements and provides a unique touch.
- Useful without trackers (weight 0.24): The software is useful for those without trackers and can serve as a substitute. It enhances tracking performance even without additional hardware.
- Easy setup process (weight 0.23): The setup process is straightforward and quick, allowing users to get started easily. Many users found it easy to set up and use.
- Version 3.0 improvements (weight 0.2): Version 3.0 introduces smoother full-body estimation and better animations, enhancing the overall experience. Users appreciate the new features and updates.
- Accurate estimation algorithm (weight 0.16): The software provides surprisingly precise estimations, particularly for hip and full-body tracking. Users find the estimation algorithm to be very useful.
- Affordable alternative to trackers (weight 0.15): The software is a more affordable alternative to expensive trackers, providing good value for money. Users find it to be a great deal for the price.
- Enhances VRChat experience (weight 0.13): The software improves the VRChat experience, making it more realistic and immersive. Users highly recommend it for VRChat.
- Customizable poses (weight 0.1): Users can easily add and create custom poses, enhancing the versatility of the software. This feature is well-received and adds to the overall experience.
- Compatibility with other software (weight 0.1): The software works well with other VR platforms and tools like SteamVR, SlimeVR, and Pico Motion. It is a good add-on for various VR setups.
- Good elbow tracking (weight 0.08): The software provides good elbow-tracking estimation, which users find convenient and effective.

Common complaints:
- Poor tracking performance (weight 0.36): The software has significant issues with tracking accuracy and stability. Users report problems such as lag, drift, and inaccurate tracking of various body parts, including legs, spine, torso, and feet.
- Limited full-body tracking (weight 0.15): The software does not provide true full-body tracking. It has limitations, especially with lower body tracking, and cannot be used simultaneously with existing full-body trackers.
- Unnatural sitting and lying positions (weight 0.14): The software struggles with accurately representing sitting and lying down positions. Users find these positions awkward and unnatural, although there are adjustable sliders to help mitigate this issue.
- Difficult configuration (weight 0.13): Users find the software tricky and difficult to configure, especially during the initial setup. This can lead to a frustrating user experience.
- Calibration issues (weight 0.13): Users experience problems with calibration, including difficulties starting the process and long initial calibration times. The software also lacks clear instructions for calibration controls.
- Unnatural leg movements (weight 0.12): Leg movements appear unnatural and goofy, with issues such as legs crossing unexpectedly and not moving realistically. This detracts from the overall user experience.
- Leg movement limitations (weight 0.12): Users experience issues with leg movements, such as knees becoming locked and immovable unless exaggerated kicks are performed. Legs may also tremble and cannot be lifted or kicked naturally.
- Mixed tracking problems (weight 0.11): The software does not work well with mixed tracking types and can cause more issues than it solves. Users report that mixed tracking can be a broken mess.
- Incompatible with full-body tracking (weight 0.11): The software is not effective when used with full-body tracking (FBT) and can interfere with existing FBT setups. It is not recommended as a complete replacement for FBT.
- Finicky and annoying setup (weight 0.1): The software can be finicky and annoying to set up, requiring patience from users. It may not be suitable for those who are not tech-savvy or have little patience.
- Floor height adjustment issues (weight 0.09): Adjusting the floor height is difficult and can cause the software to break. Specific settings are required for different activities, such as laying on a bed.
- Frequent recalibration needed (weight 0.07): The software requires frequent recalibration, and users report that troubleshooting and recalibration attempts are often unsuccessful.
- No Linux support (weight 0.07): The software does not work on Linux systems, which limits its accessibility for users of this operating system.
- No refund policy (weight 0.06): Users report issues with obtaining refunds for the software, which can be frustrating and disappointing.

Gameplay feedback:
- Realistic VR movement emulation (weight 0.24): The software excels in simulating natural and realistic body movements in VR. It uses detailed calibration and mixed tracking to emulate movements accurately, including chest and full-body tracking.
- Comprehensive full-body tracking (weight 0.2): The system supports full-body tracking, including hip, knee, and chest tracking. It predicts movements based on headset and controller trackers, providing highly accurate and realistic tracking.
- Multiple tracking options (weight 0.2): The software offers various tracking types and fallback options, ensuring compatibility with different trackers. This includes mixed tracking for improved realism and flexibility.
- Animation and tracking estimation (weight 0.16): The system enhances VR experiences by estimating animations and body tracking for untracked points. This includes full-body estimation and body tracking improvements.
- Customizable poses and calibration (weight 0.14): Users can adjust and calibrate custom poses, including sitting and lying down positions. The software requires specific poses for calibration and allows continuous calibration processes.
- VR animation enhancement tool (weight 0.14): The software serves as a tool for enhancing VR animations and immersion. It is particularly beneficial for VRChat, providing a game-changing experience.
- Tracker compatibility and simulation (weight 0.14): The system allows VR use without physical trackers by simulating tracking. It is compatible with various trackers and can serve as a replacement or backup for full-body tracking systems.
- Floor boundary and UI settings (weight 0.09): The software includes features like automatic floor defining and clear UI in recent updates. Users can also rollback to previous versions if needed.
- Compatibility with VR hardware (weight 0.07): The software is compatible with various VR hardware, including Quest 3 and supports integration with SteamVR. It also works well with additional trackers and plugins.
- Enhanced VR immersion (weight 0.07): The software enhances immersion in VR by providing natural movement mechanics and advanced locomotion. It includes features like arm extrapolation and elbow adjustments.
- Natural sitting and sleeping positions (weight 0.07): The software allows for natural sitting and sleeping positions in VR. This includes proper sitting and lying down poses, enhancing the overall VR experience.
- Body proportion and height settings (weight 0.07): Users can adjust body proportions and height settings for more accurate tracking. The software shows animations based on height comparisons, improving realism.

Performance notes:
- Mixed CPU performance feedback (weight 0.14): Some users report that the game does not consume many PC resources and isn't a huge performance leech. However, others mention that it requires a good CPU for optimal performance and can slow down normal PCs.
- Frequent software crashes (weight 0.1): The software is reported to crash frequently, with specific errors mentioned. It also causes footage capture software to crash and stops responding, freezing a lot.
- Tracker and calibration issues (weight 0.08): Users experience calibration issues and trackers becoming completely unavailable or disappearing after calibration. This affects the usability of the software significantly.
- Connectivity and lag issues (weight 0.07): There are reports of link cable connectivity issues and massive lag from time to time. Additionally, the software lags the Steam menu.
- Compatibility problems (weight 0.05): The software does not work with PSVR2 and mixed tracking, which limits its usability with certain hardware setups.
- Kills framerate on certain CPUs (weight 0.03): The software is reported to kill framerate on certain CPUs, which can significantly impact the gaming experience.
- Software always partially on (weight 0.03): The software is reported to be always on partially, which might be related to some of the performance and connectivity issues.
- Weird bugs during first launch (weight 0.03): Users encounter weird bugs during the first launch of the software, which can affect the initial experience.

Recommendations:
- Alternative to full-body tracking (weight 0.32): This product is useful for those who do not want to buy full-body trackers or cannot afford them. It serves as a good backup or alternative for improving half-body tracking.
- Mixed general recommendations (weight 0.25): Opinions vary widely, with some users highly recommending the product based on personal experience, while others do not recommend it at all. Some suggest waiting for improvements.
- Ideal for VRChat players (weight 0.22): This product is highly recommended for VRChat players as it enhances avatar liveliness and integrates well with SteamVR. It is considered worth the money for frequent VRChat users.
- Save money for real trackers (weight 0.12): Some users suggest saving money to buy real trackers instead of purchasing this product. It is recommended only if you have extra money or want a cheaper alternative.
- Worth the price (weight 0.09): Many users find the product worth the price and recommend at least trying it. It is considered a good investment for those thinking of buying.
- Hassle-free tracking solution (weight 0.09): Recommended as a great alternative to trackers for its price and ease of use. It is suitable for users who do not want to use full tracking.
- Tracking issues noted (weight 0.09): Some users do not recommend the product due to tracking issues. It is recommended for users with tracking issues but not for those with full or mixed tracking.
- Use with hardware trackers (weight 0.08): The product is only useful if fully base station tracked or inside-out tracked. It is not recommended once you get physical hardware trackers.
- Recommended for VR users (weight 0.07): The product is recommended for people with VR glasses and users with popular modern headsets. It is seen as a good fit for general VR users.
- Compatibility and performance issues (weight 0.06): Not recommended due to incompatibility with certain settings and performance issues. Some users report technical issues and refund difficulties.
- Recommended for PCVR users (weight 0.06): Highly recommended for SteamVR users and PCVR users. It is seen as a valuable addition for these specific user groups.
- Improves leg tracking and immersion (weight 0.05): Recommended for those who want better leg tracking and immersion, especially when used with Amethyst and Kinect.
- Budget-friendly immersion (weight 0.05): Recommended for those who want more immersion without spending a lot. It is seen as a good option for users on a budget.
- Recommended for experimentation (weight 0.05): Recommended for those who want to try something new and get the best out of it. It is suitable for users willing to learn and practice.
- High-end CPU required (weight 0.05): Recommended for those with high-end CPUs but not for those with average CPUs. It requires significant processing power.

Other player notes:
No miscpoints

Emotions:
- Satisfaction (weight 0.33): Users are satisfied with the software's ability to enhance VR experiences, particularly in VRChat, by providing realistic movements, improved tracking, and customization options. The software's performance, ease of use, and value for money are also highlighted, along with its compatibility with various headsets and controllers.
- Frustration (weight 0.26): Users experience frustration due to tracking issues, bugs, and crashes that hinder the software's performance. The frequent updates and changes in the software often introduce new problems, making it difficult to use and causing compatibility issues with various devices and systems.
- Excitement (weight 0.12): Users are excited about the software's ability to enhance their VR experiences, particularly in VRChat, by providing realistic movements and improved tracking. The anticipation for new updates and features, along with the software's potential for use in other games, also contributes to their excitement.
- Disappointment (weight 0.11): Users feel disappointed due to the software's limited compatibility, tracking issues, and lack of significant improvements in updates. The software's performance does not meet their expectations, and it often fails to deliver the promised features, leading to a sense of wasted investment.
- Anger (weight 0.02): Users express anger due to the software's poor performance, lack of updates, and issues introduced by new updates. The software's problems have led to wasted money and ruined experiences, causing significant frustration and anger.
- Recommendation (weight 0.02): Users recommend the software for its effectiveness in enhancing VR experiences, particularly for VRChat and full-body tracking enthusiasts. The software's value for money and its ability to improve VR interactions make it a worthwhile investment for many users.
- Happy (weight 0.01): Users are happy with the software's ability to improve tracking and provide natural movements in VR. The software's effectiveness and ease of use contribute to a positive and enjoyable VR experience.
- Hope (weight 0.01): Users express hope for future improvements and updates to the software. They anticipate that the software will continue to evolve and address current limitations, enhancing its performance and compatibility.
- Concern (weight 0.01): Users are concerned about the software's high CPU performance overhead, which may limit its accessibility and performance on lower-end systems. This requirement could hinder the overall user experience and accessibility.
- Frustrated (weight 0.01): Users feel frustrated due to initial tracking issues, installation problems, and difficulties with adjusting settings. These issues make the software challenging to set up and use effectively.
- Disappointed (weight 0.01): Users are disappointed with the software's handling of certain movements, such as laying down, and find some lower body movements to be unnatural. These limitations detract from the overall VR experience.}